Obituaries

Cecilia M. Schmidt

Cecilia M. Schmidt

Jan 5, 2021

Cecilia M. Schmidt, age 72, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on January 5, 2021. Cecilia was born in Ecuador on June 23, 1948. She is survived by her son, Frederick P. Schmidt, Jr.; daughter, Priscilla Riofrio; grandchildren, Angelica Schmidt and Gabriella Schmidt; brother, Nelson Aguas; sisters, Maggie Barrezueta, Eulalia Berdebes and Ximena Diaz.

Private cremation services are under the...

Michael P. Cannon

Michael P. Cannon

Jan 4, 2021

Michael Patrick Cannon, a long-time resident of Ozone Park in Queens, NY who always had a cigar, lottery ticket and big hug for a friend, died on Jan. 4 in Loxahatchee, Florida following a bout with cancer. He was 74.

Known as "Mike" to family and friends, Cannon was born in Jamaica Hospital on June 21, 1946 to Joseph James...

Salvatore Bommarito

Salvatore Bommarito

Jan 3, 2021

Salvatore Bommarito, age 68, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on January 3, 2021. Salvatore was born in Italy on March 9, 1952. He was predeceased by his brother, Felice Bommarito in 2019. Salvatore is survived by his parents, Diego & Concetta Bommarito; brothers, Roberto (Maria) Bommarito and Marcello (Jeanine) Bommarito; sisters, Theresa (Vincent) Giamporcaro and Maria Bommarito. He will...

Kyle Robert Hodgens

Kyle Robert Hodgens

Jan 3, 2021

Kyle Robert Hodgens, age 42, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on January 3, 2021. Kyle was born in East Islip, New York on August 12, 1978. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Dennis Hodgens. Kyle is survived by his wife of 16 years, Andrea L. Hodgens; his children, Ryan, Anna, Brooke and Kylie; mother, Diane Elizabeth Hodgens; brothers...

Eduardo Montoya

Eduardo Montoya

Jan 2, 2021

Eduardo Montoya of Lake Worth, Florida on January 2, 2021 in his 83rd year.

Beloved husband of Ruth J. Montoya, loving father of Omar, Gustavo, Sandra & Lucero, cherished grandfather of 7, also survived by several brothers and sisters.

Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Joseph P. McGovern, Sr.

Joseph P. McGovern, Sr.

Jan 2, 2021

Joseph P. McGovern, Sr., age 86, of Greenacres, Florida passed away January 2, 2021.

Mr. McGovern was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Korea. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife of 63 years, Dana M. McGovern, children, Joseph P. McGovern, Jr. (Sue), Sean McGovern (Cindy), Timothy McGovern (Kathy Sue), Dana McGovern, Brian McGovern (Laura), 12 grandchildren,...

Donald Carroll Sleeth

Donald Carroll Sleeth

Jan 2, 2021

Donald Carroll Sleeth, age 87, of Haverhill, Florida passed away on January 2, 2021. Donald was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on December 15, 1933. He was a veteran of the US Army, an avid fisherman, fan of the Florida Gators, an excellent gardener and an all around incredible son, brother, husband, father, grand father and great grandfather. Donald is survived...

Tom Blackburn

Tom Blackburn

Jan 2, 2021

Thomas Edward Blackburn — better known to most long-time readers of the Palm Beach Post as retired columnist and editorial writer Tom Blackburn — stopped breathing just after midnight on January 2, 2021. 

 

Saint Peter no doubt awoke as Tom knocked on the pearly gates, his baritone voice barking out something maybe resembling Gloria in excelsis Deo (if we’re...

Anthony LeRose

Anthony LeRose

Jan 2, 2021

Anthony LeRose, age 89, of Jupiter, Florida passed away January 2, 2021.

Anthony was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family, including his wife, Laura LeRose, daughters, Pamela LeRose, Mary Ann Teschan, four grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Leonard & John LeRose.

Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral...

Peter S. Hofheinz, Jr.

Peter S. Hofheinz, Jr.

Dec 31, 2020

Peter S. Hofheinz, Jr., of Jupiter, FL, loving husband, father of three and grandfather of three, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2020.

Born on April 22, 1950 in Queens, NY, Peter was the son of Peter and Fannie Hofheinz, who predeceased him. He moved to Hollywood, FL. and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music and Master’s in Science Education....

Stephanie M. O'Neill

Stephanie M. O'Neill

Dec 31, 2020

Stephanie M. O’Neill June 5th, 1944 – December 31, 2020   Stephanie M. Romano was born to Rosaria and Paul Romano in Brooklyn, New York on June 5th, 1944. Stephanie was an identical twin to her sister Pamela. Stephanie grew up in Glendale, New York and attended St. Pancras Elementary School and the Valhalla Elementary and Middle School. In High...

Edwin Vazquez

Edwin Vazquez

Dec 28, 2020

Edwin Vazquez, age 65, of Greenacres, Florida passed away on December 28, 2020. Edwin was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 31, 1955. He was a veteran of The US Marine Corps. Edwin is survived by his two sons, Matthew Vazquez and Joseph Vazquez; mother, Minerva Vazquez; brother, Rickey Vazquez; sisters, Yolanda Lincoln, Linda Vazquez and Sandra Vazquez; nephew,...

Gilberto Dominguez

Gilberto Dominguez

Dec 28, 2020

Gilberto Dominguez of Wellington, Florida and San Antonio, Texas, suddenly on December 28, 2020.

Beloved husband of Rosa Elia Dominguez.

Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Inurnment will take place in Texas.

Carol S. McCall

Carol S. McCall

Dec 25, 2020

Carol S. McCall, age 88, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away December 25, 2020.

Mrs. McCall will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her husband, Jack L. McCall, daughter, Melanie Bledsoe, son, Kyle McCall.

Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Inurnment will take place...

Doris Faye McChesney

Doris Faye McChesney

Dec 21, 2020

Doris Faye McChesney, age 65, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away suddenly on December 21, 2020.

Doris was predeceased by her husband John Preston McChesney in 2015.

She will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her sisters, Debra Key, Joy Nekola, brother, James Lehman Laseter.

Private cremation services are in the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory,...

Myrtis A. Nelson

Myrtis A. Nelson

Dec 20, 2020

Myrtis A. Nelson, age 80, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away at home on December 20, 2020. Myrtis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on November 9, 1940. She is survived by her three sons, Richard H. Nelson, Anthony Nelson and William Nelson; three grandchildren; sister, Jimmie-Kay Fortunato.

Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home &...

Louise Pauline Humfield

Louise Pauline Humfield

Dec 20, 2020

Louise Pauline Humfeld, age 94, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on December 20, 2020. Louise was born in Bronx, New York on June 11, 1926. She is survived by her children, Jeffery Humfeld, George Humfeld, Barbara Mead and Andrea Pouliot; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home &...

Anna M. Wilders

Anna M. Wilders

Dec 17, 2020

Anna Melba Wilders

Anna M. Wilders, age 79, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away in her home on December 17, 2020. Anna was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 24,1941. She was predeceased by her daughter Deven M. Cuthbert in 1963, her sisters Dorothy M. Springer in 2019 and Edna M. Doak in 2018, her parents Frederick J. Rommel...

William A. Straub

William A. Straub

Dec 17, 2020

William Albert “Bill” Straub was born on January 3rd, 1956 to his loving parents Collins Straub and Dorothy Heitmann. Those fortunate to have known him will remember his warmth, optimism, and forgiving spirit.

As a youth, Bill was a Boy Scout and was an altar boy at his local parish church, where he developed a passion for music. He carried...

Theresa Bernardo

Theresa Bernardo

Dec 14, 2020

Theresa Bernardo, age 84, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away at home on December 14, 2020. Theresa was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 14, 1936. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph M. Bernardo on February 12, 2020. Theresa is survived by her two sons, Michael L. Bernardo and Peter C. Bernardo; grandchildren, Sabrina, Peter, Nick, Matthew and...